We have all heard various “truisms” about successful planned giving programs and ways to increase endowment assets. These days, some of the old rules hold
If fundraising is an art—the “gentle art of teaching the joy of giving,” as Henry Rosso wrote—then major gift officers are artists. They skillfully build
Giving USA 2018: The Annual Report on Philanthropy©, is the longest running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America. The Giving USA 2018 infographic shows
13 Takeaways from a Crowdfunding Forum: Recently, four panelists shared great advice on crowdfunding at the Building Nonprofit Capacity Through Technology Forum at the Columbus Foundation.
A capital campaign is a powerful, one-of-a-kind opportunity to transform your organization. When done correctly, a capital campaign: Renews and deepens existing donor relationships; Builds
What you need to know to plan your next capital campaign In a recent study, the Nonprofit Research Collaborative found that 56% of nonprofit organizations
How do you speak about your cause? Where do you talk about it? You might pull out your “elevator speech” at lunch, or share some
